by Furnishly | Mar 6, 2023 | Design Inspiration
Eastern charm and serene blue accent colors run through this modern family home interior, visualized by Shexia Space Design. In ancient Feng Shui philosophy, birds represent freedom, strength, wisdom, love, and happiness, so bird-themed decor was used around this home to promote positive energy. This motif is present in the modern tea room, while a more traditional tea room in the home adheres to an understated, neutral aesthetic. Birds reappear in the master bedroom, where they take flight over a romantic canopy bed and a unique, custom-built, cylindrical bookcase. Bird-print wallpaper decorates a stylish kid’s room with a cute play space. And finally, a Crane mural makes the bold focal point of an elegant bathroom design.
A spiral staircase curls down through the living room, creating a commanding focal piece. Arched windows bring in natural sunlight, which falls upon light blue accent chairs and a modern white sofa.
Beyond the spiral staircase, a wooden archway frames a wine storage area. The display of wine creates a social, celebratory atmosphere.
A blue-bordered living room rug holds the living room ensemble together with a sense of light formality.
A soft blue watercolor effect wraps a storage unit at the head of the room, creating a dreamy moment. The white stone coffee table is veined with blue accents to tie the room together.
In the corner of the room, a tall and slender paper floor lamp design combines modern aesthetics with traditional eastern ideas to create a unique, sculptural element.
An arched-back wooden chair complements the architectural arch motif.
In the formal dining room, a rectangular dining table is finished with rounded corners to create a smooth and welcoming appeal. An ombre area rug and an assortment of decorative vases bring in the soothing blue color thread.
Decorative ceiling molding and carved wooden pillars add a neoclassical flair to the formal dining space.
Unique dining chairs build upon the sense of grandeur in the room.
A modern dining room chandelier swirls overhead. The room stands open to the sitting area and the feature staircase. Most importantly, the dining room is in proximity to the wine storage room, facilitating quick access for dinner-time drinks.
The white marble kitchen has a striking presence. Bold black veins thunder through the pale stone that builds the kitchen island and a unique door surround.
Warm white cabinets complement the natural stone elements. Matching appliances finish the pale, ethereal scheme.
A chrome kitchen faucet shines under the sunlight from the window, which has cheerful views of the garden.
The first landing is furnished with an eye-catching console table. Its rich wooden finish makes warm contrast with cool white marble floor tiles and stair treads.
Bold black balustrades edge the landing.
There are two tea rooms on the property. The first is a modern space with a lounge area attached.
The tea table is combined with a stone island that contains a sink.
A decorative screen brings bird-themed art into the room, drawing from the ancient Feng Shui philosophy that birds represent freedom and positivity.
Two walls of windows make the space bright and inviting.
The second tea room on the property is a traditional space with a natural, neutral color scheme. A Chabudai table is teamed with Zabuton cushions to complete the look.
A cast-iron Tetsubin teapot is suspended over a tabletop Irori hearth.
The master bedroom gains a romantic air from a lightly curtained canopy bed.
Swifts, symbolic of love, soar across the headboard feature wall. The focal wall curves at the corners of the room to gently embrace the bed.
A different bedside table stands on each side of the room to dispel formality.
White and beige bed linen creates a clean and fresh appearance.
A distinctive blue plant stand forms a visual stop between the bedroom and a separate reading nook.
The bedrooms bookshelves are a unique sight to behold. Arranged as an enormous column, the wide stacks reach up into the rafters.
The reading nook is clearly defined from the attached bedroom by a sleek marble floor treatment.
Wardrobes line the perimeter of the reading nook. A narrow wooden bookcase interrupts the flow of white units, fashioning a decorative and functional element.
The kid’s bedroom has a wallpapered headboard feature wall with a subtle bird and cloud motif. An arched headboard extends from a unique bed base with chunky spherical feet.
Stylish kid’s chairs and a round coffee table make up a cute kids’ play area, which is perfect for teddy bear tea parties or arts and crafts.
A blue knitted pouf coordinates with the blue and white coffee table design. A green floor lamp provides playful contrast and a unique rug lays color and soft texture underfoot.
The dressing room doubles as a quiet place to read.
The ensuite bathroom gains a luxe appearance from a white marble backsplash and an unusual brass-frame bathroom mirror.
A stunning archway frames a blue ombre vista around the bathtub.
The shower area is clad with stunning marble slabs.
The final bathroom features a showstopping Crane mural behind a freestanding bathtub. A soft ribbon of light accentuates its colorful allure.
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by Furnishly | Feb 20, 2023 | Design Inspiration
Affectionately named the Forgetting Time House, this 14,000 sq ft home was designed to take you back to that blissful mindset of early childhood when time had no meaning.
Created by Architecture + Design, this concept is all about balance. The design alternates between areas of openness and enclosure, lightness and solidity. All in the hope that the homeowners may become more present, in a state of easy timelessness. A massive courtyard has been created as a place to slow down and be mindful, to throw out the schedule. The courtyard connects the living spaces with its uplifting green landscape. A swimming pool glitters in the bright sunshine of Singapore.
The home is located in Bukit Timah, nestled at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac. The boundary wall design draws a solid, protective perimeter around the property.
Trees from the garden appear over the top of the boundary wall, merging the site with the larger landscape.
A wide wooden gate gives vehicle entry into the sanctuary of home, and locks out the rest of the world.
An expansive porte-cochère spans the full length of the building, sheltering the grand entrance to the home. A border of elegant foliage glows emerald in the exterior uplights.
Once inside the inner sanctum, a peaceful modern courtyard unfolds. A majestic Frangipani tree grows at its center, creating an inspiring focal point. Days spent under the breezy veranda, out of the tropical sun, are meant for sweet memories and dreams.
A perfect lawn blankets the ground beneath the mature tree. The grass creates a soft place to lie down in the shade and while away the hours with a good book, or to be amongst the children as they play.
A shallow swimming pool stretches from one side of the courtyard to the other, tiled in a fresh aqua mosaic. Lights from the house reflect upon the water at night, creating a river of warmth.
A canopy over the terrace connects the separated volumes of the home. Wood cladding is installed along the underside of the concrete structure, adding a rich tone. The resulting design is open and freeing yet comfortingly enveloping.
The wide, central courtyard design infuses outdoor greenery into the surrounding interior volumes. The courtyard fills the living spaces with an influx of natural daylight and provides an open skyscape.
Spending time amongst flora and fauna makes outside pressures slip away. Frantic movement slows and the rambling mind is finally quiet.
Retractable doors on both sides of the living room allows a blissful breeze to flow through. Life meanders inside and out with no barriers. A rich and restrained materials palette offers warmth and tactility with an underlying simplicity.
Frangipani trees and shrubs make a lush border around the home, providing shade to a paved pathway.
The home concept was formed as a retreat, somewhat influenced by the peaceful nature of retirement locations.
The architectural timber sun-screens make a rich backdrop for the green courtyard elements.
Gray travertine stone makes a cool border around the pool and lawn area.
An imposing stone planter is sunken deep into the swimming pool design.
The dining room is a spot for entertaining family and friends. A large wooden dining table commands the center of the space, with a modern light fitting situated above it.
Modern dining chairs seat up to eight people at the round dining table. A wooden buffet and a traditional console table stand on either side of the room to assist with serving.
The house and gardens are carefully crafted to feel unplugged from outer influences, where the inhabitants can forget time.
A narrow ledge allows the homeowner to pad barefoot outside on their way to the next room. The kitchen has a fresh, white decor scheme, with crisp gloss white units and a central island. A ceiling fan whirs above a small dining spot, keeping it comfortably cool.
In the home entryway, a console table adds a traditional aesthetic.
Rugged, textural wall panels tie in with the outer perimeter of the home.
The wide porte-cochère covers the whole driveway, creating cool parking for multiple cars.
The second-level of the home maintains a connection with the relaxing courtyard through timber sun-screens. This screening device offers a stylistic juxtaposition of solid and void elements, making upper rooms feel cocooned whilst connected to the environment.
The modern architecture and green landscape are harmoniously interwoven.
A open-tread travertine staircase ascends through the home, flanked by timber sun-screens on either side. The staircase leads to a private study, which is shielded by the rooftop terrace. The discreet workspace enjoys the best of the enlivening greenery.
An outdoor sofa fashions an external living space, where the homeowners can gaze up at the stars after dark. Spotlights shine down upon the relaxation spot, allowing family members and friends the chat long into the night.
Up on the roof terrace, troubles drift away on wispy white clouds. Quiet places slow down time and evoke carefree memories.
“What did you do as a child that created timelessness that made you forget time? There lies the myth to live by” Joseph Campbell.
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by Furnishly | Feb 10, 2023 | Design Inspiration
Bedded into the grassy mountainside, this unique dwelling is designed to honor its picturesque terrain. Huge walls of glass break open the home interior to the mountainous panorama. Bodies of water define the house, creating a reflection pool in the main living space, a water-filled rooftop terrace, and an outdoor swimming pool that flows toward a cozy conversation pit. Designed by architect Stephen Tsymbaliuk, the home features a spacious and luxurious interior with a lush indoor courtyard and vast skylights. Bedrooms are out of this world, roofed with glass ceilings so that everyone can sleep under the stars. An underground garage tunnels into the mountain, looking like the entry to the Batcave. LED arches illuminate the dramatic approach.
The extraordinary home is designed to slot right into the slope of the terrain, with two tiers stacked over the steep incline of the mountain. An underground garage beds into the grassy slope.
Huge panels of glass give the ground floor of the home edge-to-edge glazing, breaking the main living space wide open to the breathtaking panorama.
The upper volume of the home design offers more privacy for bedrooms. The upper volume is clad with black boarding, which causes dramatic contrast with the clear glazed box below.
The huge conversation pit is heated by a fire pit at its center. The swimming pool stretches away from the outdoor social area, spanning the full width of the house.
Inside the home, a vast living space is darkly decorated, which allows the epic view to maintain due attention. A large black living room rug defines a comfortable lounge area, where furniture is minimal but uber stylish.
A dense cluster of pendant lights makes an artistic installation above the lounge area, creating a mesmerizing effect.
A rectangle coffee table creates a solid core for the lounge furniture arrangement. The modern modular sofa configuration faces in two directions. One side of the couch is focused toward the TV, whilst the other faces in the direction of a formal dining area and a beautiful indoor courtyard.
The double-height ceiling gives the living room a sense of overwhelming grandeur. The enormous windows wrap around onto the horizontal plane of the ceiling to connect the space with a magnificent skyscape.
Treetops tower over the skylights, adding movement and color to the home. The rocky mountain forms an extraordinary focal wall in the living room. The garage can be seen from the main living space, tucked back into the rock through which it buries.
The rockface feature wall slopes dramatically with the natural descent of the mountain.
Behind the lounge area, a round dining table is equipped for large dinner parties. The cluster of dining pendant lights matches those above the lounge to accomplish a cohesive aesthetic in the extensive space.
A lush courtyard brings nature indoors. Plants flourish in the influx of natural sunlight that pours through the glazed walls and ceiling.
Despite the considerable size of the living space, the kitchen island is relatively modest in proportion. It offers adequate space for food prep whilst housing the kitchen sink and hob.
Stepping stones allow the homeowner to tiptoe further into the graveled courtyard.
Modern pendant lights make an eye-catching statement above the kitchen island.
A comfortable lounge chair offers a spot to sit and enjoy the courtyard vista, to think, or to read.
A spiral staircase winds up through the rocky mountain, embracing another, smaller courtyard. LED perimeter lights cast an atmospheric glow down the deeply textured rockface creating visual drama.
Interior glass walls open a bedroom up to spectacular views, via the living space.
The commanding mountain makes another fabulous feature wall behind a cozy upholstered bed.
The large bedroom contains a freestanding bathtub, which is positioned to look out over the mountainside.
A plush, shag rug forms an island of softness around the bed.
A glass ceiling allows the homeowners to snooze under the sparkle of a star-filled sky.
The second bedroom features an enormous, round skylight to frame the moon.
An ensuite bathroom vanity area is set to one side of the luxury bedroom.
A round vanity mirror echoes the shape of the skylight.
Even the home gym has an enviable view.
The back of the gym brings the mountain terrain up close.
Back in the main living space, we visit a reflection pool next to the kitchen and courtyard. A deeper, circular pool dips into its center. Stepping stones make a path around the water’s edge.
Up on the roof terrace, an outdoor pool floods around a romantic, al fresco eating area for two. This is a place where cellphones are off, nature sets the soundtrack, and troubles float away on the breeze.
The underground garage is a large space that accommodates multiple vehicles for the homeowners and their guests.
Bare rockface is the only decor that’s needed to complement the collection of high-end vehicles.
Bright ribbons of white light bridge a phenomenal approach into the garage, which burrows through the mountain. The tunnel looks like a dramatic entryway into a superhero lair.
The boundary wall around the driveway is fashioned to coordinate with the cladding on the upper volume of the home. The black wood darkly contrasts the vibrant green environment.
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by Furnishly | Jan 12, 2023 | Design Inspiration
Enveloped in a busy urban landscape, with roads passing on the north and east sides of its square plot, there is an oasis. Created by Deearth Architects, this 7800 square-foot house in Saligramam, Chennai, India, comes to life with fresh green courtyards and airy living spaces. The earthy modern home was designed for a family of five. The owners desired a place where they could escape from the hustle and bustle of work, the surrounding commercial spaces, and the packed residential area. The resulting concept is an upscale home that envelops the family in all that nature has to offer: peace, serenity, beauty, health, and positivity.
The tropical house stands three stories high. An additional basement area is tucked underneath for parking up to four cars. On the first story of the home, wide terraces project along the side of the building, where they overlook the tree-lined street. Pitched roofs give the brick house character.
Entry is made into the home on the east side of the building, where it offers the easiest accessibility and the most privacy. A sitout receives pleasant shade from a long shelter, supported by simple grey pillars. Lush green landscaping thrives on either side of the front pathway, creating an uplifting welcome.
Two courtyard designs are included on the ground floor of the home. They each flank the formal dining room, surrounding it in tropical vegetation.
A Buddha statue nestles amongst the delicate greenery, marking the peaceful, meditative effects of the garden. The statue also acts as an axis between living spaces.
A small tree grows at the centre of a courtyard, where it basks in the sunlight that filters through a metal-frame canopy. Paving stones lay down scattered pathways through the ground cover plants.
The second courtyard is smaller than the first. Jalis filter the searing sunlight. The serene space links the dining formal room to a butler’s pantry with a dining bar. A larger hard-working kitchen area is tucked out of sight behind.
From the outside of the home, the metal frame courtyard canopies and terrace fencing build modern matt black detailing.
Trailing plants soften the look of hard transitions around the perimeter of the house. Here, the plants blur boundary walls and disguise changes in ground height.
Covering two-thirds of the site, the entry courtyard sets the spirit of the home. It is a transitional space, where troubles from the outside world are pushed away by the sights and fresh smells of nature at its best.
Paved areas around the home feature brick borders filled with plants.
Rustic stonework walls offer a decorative touch to the inner sanctum of the home. Where an indoor-outdoor living experience unfolds.
The stone walls ruggedly complement the natural essence of the plant-filled courtyards.
Outdoor lights add a magical appearance to the courtyards at night, upholding them as pleasant connective areas between rooms. The twinkling stars light up the sky.
The soothing sounds of bubbling water from the fountain and singing birds ebb from the courtyards into the internal living spaces.
The dining space between the courtyards is the central link between the two main volumes of the home. The social living spaces make up the front of the house, while the bedrooms are privately tucked away in the back. The modern dining room is the heart, where family comes together to share stories and bond in a cosy wood-clad setting.
The wooden dining room walls slide away to soak in sunlight, and to see the life-giving splash of raindrops up the leaves.
Modern dining chairs seat up to eight people at the dinner table.
A matching modern chandelier graces the upper landing. The suspended walkway is flanked by intricately decorative metal balustrades.
The upscale home has a façade of porotherm bricks, which reduce the heat intake of the structure. An important feature under the burning heat of the Chennai sunshine.
Exterior lights illuminate the home’s earthy essence, playing over foliage, wood, and stone.
The sloping roofline and considered structure of natural materials define this private residence from its unremarkable concrete environment.
In the side elevation drawing, we can view the parking garage underneath the home.
Here, we see the relationship between the two courtyards and the family dining space. There is also a gym terrace above, which serves as a spill-out space.
Floor plans were carefully crafted as a vision of family bliss. A space where the owners can both entertain and maintain privacy. The front volume of the home contains the common areas and kitchen. The second volume, separated by the courtyards, is where private bedrooms and a pooja area lie.
The basement houses the generator room and a watchman room, as well as ample parking facilities.
On the ground floor, we can see how the kitchen is divided into 3 sections: A side room for cleanup, the main kitchen, and a butler’s pantry that leads onto the dining room via the courtyard.
The South-West of the building supports two upper floors. On the first floor, there are two bedrooms with dressing rooms and ensuite bathrooms. A separate volume holds the home theatre. Terraces on each side of the home theatre overlook the lower courtyard.
A final bedroom neighbours the gym on the top floor.
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by Furnishly | Jan 6, 2023 | Design Inspiration
Towering double-height voids and bold, sleek curves give this modern home interior a masterful aesthetic. Visualised by FANHE Space Design Co, this magnificent residence is an extraordinary site to behold. A laconic colour scheme of beige softly accentuates the spectacular architectural features on show. Overhanging balconies are smoothed around their edges to create a silky silhouette. Clear glass balustrades are applied as seamless expanses, accepting no obstruction that would throw off minimalistic perfection. Wood effect panels clad key areas of the large living space with visual warmth. Built-in shelving units and a modern staircase design are precisely backlit to build an atmospheric lighting scheme with a high-end look.
In the breathtaking double-height living space, a beige stucco perimeter sets a scene of peace and tranquillity. A large TV set is gently recessed into the wall stucco to achieve a pristine, streamlined border. Above the lounge, a mezzanine landing wraps around to form romantic balconies. The overhanging volumes softly curve, as if painstakingly hand-carved. Seamless glass balustrades keep the mesmerising mezzanine looking open and spacious.
A large area rug unfurls soft texture beneath a linear modern sofa design and a chic wood and rattan lounge chair. The restful living room layout features no eye-level windows. Natural light comes in via a wide clerestory window that runs level with the mezzanine.
In the centre of the lounge space, a wooden coffee table adds a moment of deep tonal beauty and texture. Abstract wall decor takes the darker tone up onto the pale beige wall stucco.
On the mezzanine, windows are large. The natural sunlight is shared with the ground floor living space via the glass balustrades.
A narrow elliptical interior window reveals a sliver of the modern staircase design. It also accepts light from a second-floor window. A small living room floor lamp glows warmly in the corner, providing soft task lighting over the sofa.
Built-in storage cabinets hover just a few inches above the ground to create a weightless look. A recessed LED strip accentuates the floating effect. A black marble hearth underlines the elegant installation.
A decorative vase with a dried botanical display complement the laconic beige colour scheme, whilst adding a dash of texture. A small stack of coffee table books, a decorative bowl, and small ornaments neatly adorn the wooden coffee table. The rattan lounge chair is complemented by the textured rug.
A second open plan lounge area is zoned upon a textured round rugs for sale online” title=”51 Round Rugs To Update Your Rooms for Fresh Trends”>round rug. A curved sofa follows the edge of the rug and embraces a round coffee table design. Behind the modern couch, a dramatic backdrop of backlit display shelves climbs to the ceiling.
The display shelf is packed with a curation of books, handcrafted bowls, decorative vases, and intriguing ornaments.
Two more handmade vases adorn the glossy black round coffee table. The modern staircase design winds beautifully in the background. Each tread is precisely lit along its edge to emit an ethereal glow.
A partition wall swoops into the hallway with a graceful curve. An elliptical storage and display unit adds a textural moment of rattan and wood.
Across from the main living area, a pair of small lounge chairs and a small side table form a comfortable reading nook.
Backlit shelves illuminate the reading nook with an atmospheric glow. Large storage cabinets flank the shelves, creating hidden storage space for large household items.
Artistic impressions sink into the crisp beige wall stucco in a modern linear design. Wood-slatted panels overlay the smooth stucco with deep texture. RIbbons of light appear in unexpected places, from the ceiling to the floor.
The modern staircase design features open risers to let natural light flow through. The same light wood flooring appears throughout the modern home, covering each floor and landing with a cohesive tone.
Glass balustrades make the stairwell appear lighter still. A shallow bannister appears razor sharp along its edge.
A small partition sections off the curved lounge space. The narrow wall has a rounded formation with decorative open sides. The curvaceous format embraces a wonderful, deeply grained wooden console table and a piece of textured wall art. Ceramic vases add tonal decoration.
In the formal dining room, an enormous modern ceiling rose features ripples of texture and a ring of decorative LED illumination. A unique dining room pendant light hangs from the centre of the contemporary ceiling rose, where it descends upon a round pedestal dining table.
Eight modern dining chairs encircle the round dining table. Two decorative shelving towers rise on either side. Artisanal ceramics are displayed on the illuminated layers.
Round wall decor is hung as a focal point on a wood clad statement wall. The wood panelling is rippled with a tactile fluted texture, which complements handmade marks in the 3D relief artwork.
The base of the pedestal dining table features a fashionable slatted finish. A decorative bowl makes a simple dining table centrepiece. As we look past two curved partition walls, we discover a modern wood kitchen design. Sunlight streams in through an enormous window.
Rises and falls in ceiling height serve to break up the home’s large, free-flowing interior. Behind a massive support column, a modern tea room is constructed with a sleek table, a cushioned bench, and a rattan chair. Illuminated shelves with black inserts darkly define the open plan area.
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